As American Girl turns 40, Mattel grapples with bringing dolls into a new era
The original six American Girl historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina
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Retail industry says Trump tariff reversal is a win, even as uncertainty remains
The retail industry on Friday said the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down some of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs
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Allbirds becomes latest retailer to close brick-and-mortar stores in shift to online focus
A woman walks past an Allbirds store in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 2021. Al Drago |
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Tariffs hit boots, bags and more as leather prices jump — and relief could be years away
Different types of leather are seen at the Rio of Mercedes cowboy boot factory, on July 31, 2025, in Mercedes,
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Tanger CEO says retailers are ‘discounting to meet the consumer’ this holiday season
U.S. shoppers are willing to spend this holiday season — despite falling consumer confidence and anxiety over prices — but
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Holiday retail spending rose 4.2% this season, driven by e-commerce and electronics: Visa
U.S. consumers showed resilience this holiday season, driving retail spending up 4.2% year over year, according to preliminary data released
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Nike shares drop 10% as China sales plunge, tariffs hit profits
A shopper carries Nike bags in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg
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Activist investor Elliott builds over $1 billion stake in Lululemon, puts forth CEO
The Lululemon logo can be seen on a store in Manhattan. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Activist
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How Black Friday became a retail letdown: ‘To sustain the ride, they started to dilute it’
Black Friday early morning shoppers rush in as the doors are opened at a Walmart store in Fairfax, Virginia, Nov.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to shutter some Foot Locker stores to protect profits
A Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Pleasant Hill, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg
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